http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990797/how-to-become-a-virtual-assistant Are you ready to enter the quickly-growing work-at-home workforce as a virtual assistant? Before you do, make sure you've got a firm foundation and business plan to start with by following these quick and easy steps. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990797/how-to-become-a-virtual-assistant Living Career and Time Management Heather Barnett Sun, 12 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990789/what-is-a-virtual-assistant If you're looking for a work-from-home opportunity but think you have to be a writer or designer to do it, perhaps it's time to look into becoming a virtual assistant. Almost anyone has at least one skill they can leverage to do it. What's yours? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990789/what-is-a-virtual-assistant Living Career and Time Management Heather Barnett Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990773/telecommuting-myths-is-it-all-its-cracked-up-to-be Many people dream of living the freelance lifestyle. A flexible schedule, more time with your family, more control over your life... But is it really that simple? We got the deets from real freelancers on the top telecommuting myths, so you can decide if it's right for you and your family. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990773/telecommuting-myths-is-it-all-its-cracked-up-to-be Living Heather Barnett Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990047/working-mom-managing-money-woes Though being a self-employed, work-at-home mom can be marked with uncertainty, there are steps you can take to make your financial life a little more predictable. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explains how. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990047/working-mom-managing-money-woes Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/987729/how-to-set-up-a-legal-home-business If you're ready to start your own home-based business, you'll need to do several things to keep it legal. We've got the scoop on things like setting up an LLC, applying for DBAs and keeping your taxes in order. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/987729/how-to-set-up-a-legal-home-business Living Career and Time Management Heather Barnett Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/987441/working-mom-expanding-businessand-and-family Balancing work and family when you're employed outside of the home is challenging enough, but how do you balance your career and personal life when you work from home while raising kids — and you're pregnant? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen seeks insight from women who’ve been there, done that — for their tips on managing the expansion of business, and family! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/987441/working-mom-expanding-businessand-and-family Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sat, 06 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/988501/how-to-start-a-newsletter-for-your-home-based-business An email newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with customers and keep them coming back. But it's not as simple as just sending out a mass email — it only works if you do it right . http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/988501/how-to-start-a-newsletter-for-your-home-based-business Living Career and Time Management Heather Barnett Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/988851/working-mom-recharge-your-life Taking time off to recharge is beneficial to your own spirit, creativity and relationships — but when you're programmed for an always-on-the-go life, shutting down is harder than it sounds. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explains why you can and should allow yourself to take a real break from it all. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/988851/working-mom-recharge-your-life Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:13:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/984067/how-to-set-pricing-for-your-home-based-business If you're working like a dog and still having trouble covering your expenses every month, much less having any money to splurge on yourself, you may be undercharging for your products or services. We have the tips to help you set the right price . http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/984067/how-to-set-pricing-for-your-home-based-business Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Heather Barnett Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985429/working-mom-spring-clean-for-clarity Spring cleaning is the perfect time to clear your home, home office , but how do you get it all done when you're a work-at-home mom? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers expert tips on easy ways to simplify your life this spring. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/985429/working-mom-spring-clean-for-clarity Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983703/do-work-at-home-moms-really-need-websites These days, it seems like your business doesn't exist if you aren't on the internet . If you work from home and have considered taking the plunge into the wide world of the web, we'll help you decide whether you need a website and how to get one that fits into your price range. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983703/do-work-at-home-moms-really-need-websites Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Heather Barnett Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983119/working-mom-chill-out The life of a work-at-home mom is inherently full of squeezing far too many "to do’s" into way too little time, and all that stress and anxiety takes a toll. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explains four techniques to take stress in stride, and why going with the flow will benefit your career. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983119/working-mom-chill-out Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:32:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981523/how-to-get-professional-recommendations Being a work-at-home mom doesn't have to mean losing your professional connections — or the referrals they may be willing to provide to send more opportunities your way. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers three ways to score recommendations and keep your connections flourishing from home. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981523/how-to-get-professional-recommendations Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981261/running-your-business-like-gordon-ramsay It's hard being a large and in-charge lady running a business, whether you're a small-business owner or a high-powered CEO. Ditch those running-a-business books and tune in to BBC America to learn lessons from the master of telling it how it is. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981261/running-your-business-like-gordon-ramsay Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Heather Barnett Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:20:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979381/network-when-you-work-at-home Working from home allows you to be there when kids wake, come home from school and go to bed. But those same benefits also take you away from networking opportunities that working out of an office provides. But, being a work-at-home mom doesn't mean that you’re limited in your success or the connections you make. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers ways to be active in your industry when you're a work-at-home mom. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979381/network-when-you-work-at-home Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978157/holiday-money-matters When you’re a work at home mom, juggling career and family obligations during the holidays, every penny counts — so why not leverage all the tax breaks you can? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen reveals money-maximizing tax strategies to take advantage of before 2012 ends. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978157/holiday-money-matters Living Money and finance Budgeting & Saving Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976733/working-toward-a-dream It's been said that working toward a dream without a plan is nothing more than a wish. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers tips on how work-at-home moms can put their career goals into action. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976733/working-toward-a-dream Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Liz Wilson, mom of two daughters, has turned her love of baking into some of the most amazing, unique cakes you will ever lay eyes on — or taste. Liz’s “mom” hobby has become much more than it started out to be, thanks to her creative eye and natural talents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975335/stay-at-home-mom-turned-cake-baker Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975309/father-knows-best Moms often turn to one another for support in juggling work and family, but there's plenty we can learn from the work-at-home dads, too. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers advice from work-at-home dads for some clever new solutions to the riddle that is working at home with kids. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975309/father-knows-best Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974131/how-to-monetize-a-blog If you're one of the many "mommy bloggers" who has captured an online following sharing the musings and mishaps of your life, you may have wondered how you can make some extra money from your hobby. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers the scoop on how to go about monetizing your blog or website. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974131/how-to-monetize-a-blog Living Career and Time Management Career Advice Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971423/working-mom-30-is-your-downtime-depleting The wee hours of the morning, late nights and kids' nap time can be the greatest gateways to productivity and private time for a work-at-home mom. But, are you spending your downtime in ways that develop, or deplete, you? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how to maximize your free moments. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971423/working-mom-30-is-your-downtime-depleting Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen